How far is Central, LA from Denham Springs, LA?
The driving distance from Central, LA to Denham Springs, LA is about 8.6 miles (13.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.6 miles (10.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Louisiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Central and Denham Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Central and Denham Springs.
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Start on Hooper Road
16 m · 9 sec · Hooper Road
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Turn left onto Sullivan Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Sullivan Road
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Turn left onto Wax Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Wax Road
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Continue on Magnolia Bridge Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Magnolia Bridge Road
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Continue straight
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Turn right
2.9 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto Centerville Street Northwest
93 m · 11 sec · Centerville Street Northwest
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Turn right onto Benton Street
70 m · 13 sec · Benton Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Benton Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Central and Denham Springs.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Longest stretch
Turn right
2.85 mi · 00h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Central and Partly Sunny near Denham Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Central to Denham Springs?
The road trip is about 8.6 miles (13.9 km) and usually takes 00h 15m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Merrydale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.3 miles from Central and 4.3 miles from Denham Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.6 miles (10.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:00 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.17 one way or $2.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Central and Partly Sunny near Denham Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Merrydale
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Plaza
Baker Utility Office
Baker Municipal Center Auditorium
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Merrydale.
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Hammond
New Iberia
Schriever
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Central and Denham Springs. Straight-line distance: 6.61 mi (10.63 km).
#1 Central
Suburb city of Baton Rouge, located in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 29,450 |
| Coordinates | 30.5543500, -91.0367700 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Denham Springs
City in Livingston Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 9,842 |
| Coordinates | 30.4874000, -90.9575300 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
End: Denham Springs (-90.95753, 30.4874)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 14 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $1.17 | $2.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $1.32 | $2.64 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $1.43 | $2.87 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $1.68 | $3.36 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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